House Supervisor - Casual at Grande Ronde Hospital in La Grande, OR

Position Summary: The House Supervisor is responsible for administrative oversight of patient care, nursing services and departmental operations during the assigned shift, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and continuous patient care. This role provides leadership, guidance, and support to nursing personnel and other staff, serving as a resource for clinical and operational needs. The House Supervisor coordinates staffing, workflows, and departmental activities to meet organizational goals, monitors compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements, and implements process improvements to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Acting as a liaison between frontline staff, management, and other departments, the House Supervisor fosters a collaborative, professional, and positive work environment while addressing patient care, staffing, and operational challenges.

Qualifications: • Current Oregon RN License without restriction • Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred. • At least three (3) years of experience and clinical knowledge as a Registered Nurse in the same or similar clinical specialty required. • At least two (2) years in a lead or charge nurse position preferred. • Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required within three (3) months of hire. • Current American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certifications required within 12 months of hire. • Completion of S.T.A.B.L.E. and Basic Fetal Monitoring training completed within 12 months of hire. • Certification in a nursing specialty preferred.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and serve as a resource for nursing and support staff, assisting with patient care and maintaining overall quality of care in the facility.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing and support staff during assigned shifts, fostering professional growth and development.
• Determine staffing levels and assignments based on staff skills, availability, patient census, acuity, and workflow needs; manage overtime, premium pay, and coordinate staff breaks in nursing units.
• Float between staff to assist with problem-solving, workflow coordination, and clinical issues; serve as adjunct staff and provide direct patient care as needed to meet staffing requirements.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of patient care, identify issues impacting outcomes, and implement corrective actions to maintain high standards.
• Support service recovery by responding to patient and staff concerns, resolving issues through established channels, and escalating when appropriate.
• Facilitate patient throughput by coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges from the Emergency Department, clinics, or external facilities.
• Perform role-specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, conducting admissions or discharges, and coordinating patient transfers.
• Responds appropriately in urgent and emergent situations and takes appropriate nursing action in all code situations.
• Ensure staff have the necessary equipment, supplies, and medications to provide safe and effective patient care, and manage supply utilization and charging accurately.
• Collaborate with ancillary departments as needed, evaluating, procuring, and distributing medications, supplies, and equipment to support patient care during staff absences.
• Integrate evidence-based practices into daily operations, clinical protocols, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current nursing practices, infection control, wound care, and clinical procedures to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
• Knowledge of state regulations and accreditation standards (e.g., TJC, CMS) and the ability to maintain compliance.
• Knowledge of quality, safety, and infection control standards and the ability to apply them consistently in daily operations.
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with nursing staff, support personnel, and other departments.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks efficiently in a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to privacy standards in all patients and operational matters.
• Skilled in critical thinking and clinical decision-making to evaluate patient care and operational issues.
• Skilled in effective verbal and written communication with staff, patients, and interdisciplinary teams.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently independently with ability to assist with heavier weights (100+ pounds) with team lift or mechanical equipment.
• Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
• Requires frequent use of computer.
• Must demonstrate manual dexterity.
• Occasional exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue, communicable diseases, chemicals, including but not limited to sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp items. Employee eligible for Hepatitis B Vaccination if desired.
• Must be able to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compensation: $64.71 - $89.20 Per Hour DOE

Expectations for All Employees Support the organization’s mission, vision, and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Grande Ronde Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Grande Ronde Hospital.  Be familiar with and adhere to the Personnel Policy Manual and the Code of Conduct and support the Grande Ronde Hospital Compliance Program.  Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.

Mission: Grande Ronde Hospital and Clinics will ensure access to high-quality, cost-effective health care in a safe and customer-friendly environment for all those in need of our services.

Vision: Quality health care is our mission. Patients are our passion.

Values: Creativity, Compassion, Collaboration, Credibility